Ooh boy, I never thought I'd be back here, huh? So, I decided to return back to the Toontown Fanfiction section, with another random crossover story I just had in mind. I've been getting back into Toontown again ever since Corporate Clash was becoming the second most popular server, right behind Rewritten.
So, for those of you who don't know, Corporate Clash is a unique Toontown server that makes it more unique and harder than the others. But this story is going to be before the 1.1 update. Before the CLO. Before the Litigation Team. Before... well, Lawbots are basically the most popular cog department for some reason.
And I'm gonna be adding my own things. Mainly Splatoon. Because I can. I don't know why, but remember, this just popped up due to LYFE (LIFE), and I now want to make this.
I also have been getting into the Hamilton musical, so this is a parody of Your Obedient Servant, as you can tell by the title. But I want to make this its own story, too. And it's not canon. Something like this would NEVER be canon.
So we're going back in time to the Break The Law event, with one of the best minibosses we will never see again (Because he canonically died :[).
Anyways, I hope you enjoy it. But please don't enjoy it too much, I don't deserve it for this story.
"And of course, this is the worst part..." The Manager Skelecog face palms as a large shadow looms over him.
SLAM!
A gigantic stack of paperwork crushes the big cog. He groans in defeat, once again losing the battle against those Toons. Now Bumpy Bumblebehr is freed for the 2748th time, and rewards the Toons with Cog Summons.
The balance scale was overflown with evidence. All the Lawbot lawyers have tried their hardest to fill the scale up in their favor. But alas, the Toons were too fast and too strong. No way that the Cogs can beat them at this point.
...
Life has been going rough for the legal department in C.O.G.S. Inc. It happened ever since the Resistance Rangers of the Toon HQ began Operation: Break The Law, a time where they can shine to weaken the Cogs by taking down the legal department for good.
And it has gotten even worse when the Chairman fired John Robolts, the Chief Justice of the Lawbots. Or, more likely, John QUIT. The original plan was that he was gonna be fired, but the former CJ had a tricky plan up his sleeve, and offered his resignation papers and get his retirement plan and money out of the way.
The Chairman was fuming for weeks. But he couldn't stop there. Unfortunately, it was going to be a while until he would find a replacement for John. So to fill in that spot, he hired Atticus Wing, the Witness Stand-In. A level 50 manager Skelecog who had just graduated from his school in dire need of a job.
The bad news for this is that Atticus went to school for corporate law, while John was more into criminal law, and made a more government styled base of operations in Lawbot Headquarters. So Atticus was already a step behind.
He was more weaker than the whole time John has reluctantly been working in this company. Time and time again, Atticus wished the Chairman would grow a spine and look harder for a proper replacement for the legal department leader that studies corporate law. Then he wouldn't have to suffer with this balance scale scrap anymore.
But as phase 3 of Break The Law enacts... he was about to take a turn for the worst.
After about 2 and a half hours, Atticus finally got done with the loads of paperwork he had to fill out. It would be a while again until he can find that bear to begin the 2749th mistrial to begin. But he was still waiting around, with a peeved look on his face.
The sound of the elevator ding was heard, which made Atticus perk up when he heard it. He then groans, already feeling stressed out.
"Again? Don't those Toons ever learn? I don't even have that blasted bear hostage yet!" The temporary leader growls. He turns towards the elevator as a bunch of Lawbots began to survey the view from above.
The elevator door opens and Atticus closes his eyes and clears his throat.
"Hmm... what's on the docket today?" The Skelecog rehearsed, repeating one of John's signature quotes, "Well, that bear is on trial again..."
He groans loudly and face palms, knowing how much this is frustrating him.
"And the Chairman still hasn't appointed an actual judge to take John's place," He fumed, "I went to university for corporate law, not this... let me guess, you're-"
He opened his eyes, expecting a group of Toons disguised as Cogs to enter the elevator. However, his eyes widened when he realized that it was no Toons. Not even actual Cogs, either.
Instead, what he found was two girls. But not unlike any type of girl he has ever seen. The first girl looked more like a squid, with short yellow-orange hair and orange eyes, a set of headphones, a yellow jacket, and big boots. The second girl was more of an octopus, with pink short hair and orange eyes, wearing a midriff, and high heels with a yellow bracelet attached near her ankle, along with a backpack strapped behind her.
Atticus stared at the two girls with confusion.
"Wait... what even ARE you?" He asked defensively. The girls looked around the courtroom. Its bright marble floor, the elegant pillars, and the jury seats and podiums, with the empty scale in the middle of the room.
"I don't know, actually," The squid girl said, "We just got sucked into a portal during an Octarian mission, and we wound up in the large elegant place. Although, it looked messy, and things were getting destroyed. More in like... pie splats, or something like that."
Atticus lets out a low growl, getting more peeved off at the second knowing the Toons are determined to take down the legal side of this corporation.
"I'm Agent 8, and this is my friend, Agent 4," The octopus girl chimed in, "When we came, we saw all kinds of animal creatures, and robots. Who are you."
Atticus takes a deep breath, and exhales loudly. Inside, he was just boiling with anger. But he had to keep his cool if he didn't want to snap at these random strangers. Regardless, he stared at them with a bored look.
"Atticus Wing. The Witness Stand-In. I'm the temporary replacement for the former leader of the Lawbots, John Robolts," The Skelecog explained, "I have been drafted into this job as a substitute all of a sudden, and I have been struggling ever since."
"Oh. We came into the elevator, asking for help and navigation back home." Eight continued.
"You're not going to hurt us, are you?" Four asked kindly.
"Not quite." Atticus replied. He snaps his fingers, and two Lawbots approached the girls: a Spin Doctor, and a Big Wig. The Big Wig grabs Eight's arms, while the Spin Doctor does the same to Four.
"Uwaah!" Eight let out a shocked noise.
"Easy on the arms! I use them every day!" Four complained.
"I'm gonna need you two to come into my office. Sorry, but you entered company property, and I must begin an analysis," Atticus said as he clenches his fist, "If you don't prove to be a threat, then I may perhaps let you go."
*later, in Atticus's office:*
The room was littered with papers everywhere. Along with a bunch of oil cans, with some spilling a bit of oil that Atticus didn't finish. The manager Cog himself was on his signature seat near his desk, folding his hands as he stares at the girls.
Eight had her own seat, and stares at the Stand-In with confusion. Four was on her phone, trying to bide down time.
That was the first thing that Atticus glared at, and was more offended than anything.
"What are you even doing?" He asked.
"Just playing a Friday Night Funkin mod. I'm bored, and I wanna pass time." Four responded.
"Okay, lemme get this straight," Atticus groaned, "Not only are you on your phone while in the middle of an intruder meeting, but you're also playing a corny video game? A Sellbot almost got arrested for supporting something NOT worth noting for liking a mod. I know it's not Thomas. Even HE knows better.)
(Quick A/N #1: In my headcanon for now, the VP's first and last name is Thomas Bravecog. Only his last time is canon, but the first name isn't, so I'm gonna call him Thomas for now until the Corporate Clash team reveal his name.)
"It's not corny! I like this game!" Four complained. In a quick movement, Atticus got up from his desk and snatched Four's phone away. He closed the app and all other tabs, interrupting Four's progress."
"Hey!" She yelled.
"That game is nothing but an asinine toxic wasteland. Best you waste your time somewhere else, if anything." Atticus threatened. Four crosses her arms and looks away. Eight found that offending. But Atticus did have a point.
(Quick A/N #2: I hate Friday Night Funkin. I'm sorry, please don't flame me-)
"You know you shouldn't be on your phone, Four. Important stuff like this is necessary to take note of." Eight reminded.
"He didn't have to be so mean about it." Four fumed.
"Sigh... but you should ease up and be a little more nicer, Mr. Witness Stand-In." Eight said to the Skelecog. As he sits back down, he accusingly points at Eight.
"I'm here to pick up where John dropped the ball! I did NOT get my name on a diploma just to be drafted into this mess!" He shouted. Eight eased up, yet narrows her eyebrows as she got in a defensive sitting position.
Atticus clears his throat and adjusts his tie and tiny hat. Then he folds his hands again as he stares at the two.
"Pardon for being so blunt," He stated, "But let's not deny the fact that if you continue to infringe on company property, I will have you two marked as a liability. And you two wouldn't want this inequality balance of this pathetic excuse of a government to collapse, wouldn't you?"
"Erm... not at all, actually." Eight responded.
"What do you mean by that, Witness Stand-In?" Four asked, still crossing her arms as she glares at him.
"The dissolution is that those Toons are threatening to shut us down, and the legal department was their first target!" Atticus exclaimed, "Redemption for this company was to turn it into what it was meant to be: corporate law. I went to university and make that what I'd be doing for a living. But no, John HAD to quit on us and make our lives even harder?"
All these complicated words were going over Eight's head. And same with Four. Or, at least she had a feeling what was going on.
"Corporate law? Government? Why's that a big difference?" Four questioned.
"Oh, don't get me started on that," Atticus said as he rolls his eyes, "I could file a warrant to the Chairman right now if I want to. But I would risk my job, my life, my family, and this position. Well, actually, scratch that last one. I would rather be doing anything else than be here right now."
"I see." Four agreed as she nods.
"Look, we didn't want to disturb you or your, uh... criminal law to corporate law thing," Eight remarked, "We wound up here, and didn't know where to go. So, is it okay if we head out of here? We're not here to threaten you."
"Also, can I have my phone back?" Four asked impatiently.
"You'll get it back on the way out. As for leaving, I'm afraid we won't let you leave the headquarters, anyway," Atticus stated, "Lawbots will be scattered around, watching your every move. And until then, there is no getting out."
A Back Stabber enters the office, passing by the two girls, though he at least acknowledged their presence.
"Sir, we have attained Mr. Bumblebehr for the 2749th mistrial. We're ready to scale when you are." The Cog reminded.
"Very well then. Bring the bear here, and we will begin shortly." Atticus ordered. The Back Stabber nods, then walks away. Atticus then turns his head back to the Agents.
"You two may take your leave now. I cannot have you here, with your questions and love for a corny video game." He spat. Eight sighed once, glares at Atticus one more time, then exits the office, and stands on the podium so it can lower. Four follows shortly after, not bothering to look back at the rude Skelecog.
The podium then lowers once both Agents stood on it so they can leave. Atticus groans and places his hand on his forehead.
"Of course... stupid amateurs" He mutters.
*scene: Lawbot Courtyard*
The courtyard nowadays was... interesting, to say the least. It was in the middle of a bustling city, with a gray sky and barely any clouds. The marble tiles mixed in well, and had two paths: on the left was the courtroom lobby, and the right led to the District Attorney's Office.
The most important part was a statue of the Chief Justice when he worked here, as he took full pride in himself. However, there were pie splats on his face, and the objects he held was a sandwich and a banana, unlike a book and a gavel like before. And some buildings were lopsided, as the Toons fully took over.
They took their base inside of the CJ statue, fit with a rug of the Toon Resistance logo, a Gag shop, and enough room for everyone to move around.
The experienced rangers were handing out pies and much more prizes to accompany other Toons for their hard work. However, it wasn't all fun and games. Some Toons were clumsy and not ready for what lies ahead of them.
Case in point, one Toon, a pink cat, was throwing pies everywhere, and managed to hit all the experienced members. Vinny, a black armadillo Toon that gave that cat the pies, was furious.
"Hey, what's your deal?!" He yelled.
"Keep those pies for the Cogs! You're going to ruin my coat!" Cannoli, an invisible cat toon, reminded. Although he was invisible, his clothing and headwear can still be seen. The pink cat rolls her ankle bashfully, apologizing for her clumsy actions.
"You'd think Toons would know how to properly throw a pie." Vinny said with a shrug.
"No doubt." Cannoli agrees as he nods. The camera cuts to Scout, a cream fox Toon, who raises an eyebrow at another one of his comrades.
"Hey, Elvis? You seem quiet." Scout pointed out. The red cat Toon, Elvis Purrsley, looked over at Scout like he woke up from a daydream.
"Huh?" He hummed as he stared back at Scout.
"Yeah, I expected you to start crying about your hair." Vinny teased. Elvis wasn't affected by the tease, but he got into a thinking pose.
"They missed my hair, so I'm not bothered, but... random thinkin' here..." He said, still thinking to himself.
"Here we go..." Vinny groans as he face palms.
"No, this is an actual question! I swear!" Elvis exclaimed, assuring Vinny to hear him out.
"Let him speak, guys." Reid Stock, the koala merchant at the gag store, said to the group.
"So, you know how we infiltrated that Stand-In-Cog-Whatsit?" Elvis reminded.
"And blasted you out of a cannon?" Vinny interrupted.
"Vinny..." Reid said in a sad tone, concerned.
"Best part." Vinny chuckled as he twirled his moustache.
"As I was sayin'," Elvis continued, "What was the point of that if all we had to do was... you know... intercept the jury notices first."
"Had we not, I wouldn't have shot you out of a cannon and destroyed a Legal Eagle in the process." Vinny remarked.
"VINNY! I will come over there!" Reid shouted, slamming the desk as she glares daggers at him.
"The point was to put the cannons in place and get an advantage during the jury seating." Scout reminded.
"And what is the point of a full jury?" Elvis asked.
"Taking an advantage," Connoli answered, "It would shift the course of the trial in our favor."
"Isn't that a bit unfair?" Elvis questioned in a concerned tone.
"Unfair? What are you, the 'fair police' now?" Vinny said in a sassy tone.
"I don't know anythin' about this Cog stuff, okay?" Elvis stated, "I had never encountered 'em up until I made the scene."
"In regards to the jury notices, that plan was kept under wraps. It was 'Plan: Jellyfish-Sandwich.'"
"...What? That makes no sense." Elvis had no idea how to respond to that, so he just shrugged as he spoke.
"Plans like that are purposeful, Elvis. Cogs wouldn't know what to make of it," Scout explained, "After all, due to its importance, it got us behind Lawbot lines. That code is also a site we usually go to."
"Okay, right-o. Thanks for cluein' me in." Elvis thanked, grinning.
The two Agents snuck into the inside of the CJ statue just as the conversation ended. They looked around, and shortly noticed that the Resistance Rangers caught their appearance about two seconds after they went in.
By this time, the pink cat already left. Or she did when the conversation ensued. Back to the rangers, Vinny, Reid, and Connoli would stare at the Agents with wide eyes. Elvis was almost frightened.
"Uhh... Woomy?" Four said with a shrug and nervous smile. Then Elvis screamed, and Four and Eight did the same thing. This lasted for a few seconds. Connoli groans, and steps back from the situation. Reid covers her ears, as the sound echoed inside of the statue.
"That's enough screaming, you guys. Save your strength for your lungs." Vinny ordered. The three stopped effective immediately. Scout walked up to the two, and showed a warm smile as he approached them.
"Why, hello there!" He greeted, "What kind of Toons are you? I never seen anyone like you before!"
"Toons?" Eight repeated.
"That's probably because they're not Toons to begin with." Reid pointed out.
"Wait, so are they working for those Lawbots?" Elvis asked, sweating as he spoke.
"Doubt it. They aren't monotone or prone to this whole legal matter." Connoli said with a shrug.
"We could never know! They could be wearing disguises!" Elvis exclaimed.
"Oh, good grief..." Vinny groans as he face palms once again. Scout eyed them, shocked when Reid told him they weren't Toons.
"If you're not Toons... what exactly are you?" The fox Toon asked.
"Well, I'm Agent 8, an Octoling, and my friend, Agent 4, is an Inkling," Eight explained, "We popped out of a portal all of a sudden, and we wound up in this weird place. We saw guys like you, and these robots."
"You weren't caught by the Lawbots, were you?" Cannoli questioned.
"Uh... maybe? It was while we were exploring a way out of here." Four responded.
"We require an explanation for that." Vinny suggested.
"We wound up in the courtoom, and soon, these 'Lawbots' as you call them captured us," Eight stated, "We were forced to the office where their leader resides. Now we're on parole with them watching us."
"Uh oh... that doesn't sound good..." Reid cried.
"You two dealt with the Witness Stand-In, didn't you?" Scout assumed.
"Yeah! That's the one!" Eight perked up when the fox said the leader's name.
"And he snatched my phone away! Although, it was temporary..." Four groaned.
"I find that hard to believe." Vinny said with an eyeroll.
"We were just about to go up there and give him what for." Cannoli remembered. Scout gasped when he realized something, then makes direct eye contact with the Agents with a determined smile.
"Would you like to join our team? We're here to break the law, and take down the Cogs' legal department and weaken them!" Scout requested.
"You can count on us!" Four cheered.
"We're in!" Eight chimed in.
"Great! Welcome to the team!" Scout laughed cheerfully, "Now, if you don't mind... tell us what you learned about the Witness Stand-In. We may need your helpful information to devise a plan and take him down!"
Eight and Four nod simultaneously, then they stand in a specific spot where all the rangers can see and hear them. Eight began to talk about her experiences with what the Stand-In did to her and Four.
However, unbeknownst to the group, a Legal Eagle was spying on them since the Agents walked into the statue. After hearing enough of the conversation, the propeller appears on his back, and he flies away.
*back in Atticus's office in the courtroom*
(Quick reminder: italicized text means they're singing, since it's part of the lyrics. The song begins here! :D)
The Legal Eagle explained what he had saw, explaining that Agents 4 and 8 performed treason, and explained to the Toons what they experienced. Atticus got very angry by that.
And to make it worse, he was going through more paperwork after the 2749th mistrial had failed for the Cogs once again. As he filled out one paper after another, with a dozen more left, he slams his fist as he stares off into the distance.
"How does Eight, an arrogant, liable, proximate, with no excuse or reason, somehow perform treason to those Toons, our enemies, the ones we have despised since the beginning... just to keep us from winning?" He ranted. He then steps up and walks away from his desk and looks outside to the empty courtoom.
"I still struggle to balance the scale, to balance the scale, to balance the scale. You have prevented me to balance the scale... FOR THE LAST TIME."
At the end, his eyes glow white for a second, noting he is serious for what is to come next.
A record scratch plays for a few seconds (part of the song), as Atticus finally gets done with his paperwork. However, he saved an extra blank copy to send blackmail to one of the Agents.
Literally blackmailing. In a black eneveloped.
Atticus slammed the paper down and begins to write.
"Dear Agent Eight," He sang, "I am boiling with anger, but I draw the line. As I reminisce the effects of your slander on mine."
He squints his eyes as he made sure the ink was still wet for him to write enough threats on it.
"I looked back to my fails, and the bear snooping to speck, but the only common thing brings more disrespect."
He looks out into the distance, shaking with anger.
"But with dividend distributions, a dangerous disgrace? If you have something to say, name a time and place; FACE TO FACE."
He bows elegantly as the letter was finished, and a Big Wig opted to deliver it.
"I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant... A dot Wing."
Later, Eight comes into the office, with Atticus patiently waiting for her.
As she walks in, she began to speak (sing), too.
"Mr. Witness Stand-In," She said, "I am not the reason we don't trust you. We will not advocate on your behalf. I have always kept it to myself, even if you think it's your Lawbot staff."
She glares at Atticus with an angry look.
"You would need to cite another corporate justice motif. Here's a reasoable list of some paperized disbelief." Eight said determined, bringing some papers of her own.
"Oh, good grief..." Atticus groaned.
"Hey," Eight chirped, "I have not been shy, I don't wanna pry in the legal eye. Trying to do the best for our homes, I don't wanna fight, but I won't apologize for doing what's right."
After ranting angrily to the Skelecog once again, Eight smiles and bows.
"I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant... A dot Eight."
Atticus grabs Agent 8 by her crop top, glaring daggers at her as he lifted her off the ground. Eight tried to keep her composure, and was at a mix between attacking or screaming back at him.
"CAREFUL HOW YOU PROCEED, GOOD GIRL. INTEMPERMENTAL HERE, GOOD GIRL. ANSWER FOR THE LEGAL ACTION I LAY AT YOUR FEET, OR PREPARE TO BLEED, GOOD GIRL." Atticus fumed. Eight pushes him away as he lets go. This time, it was Eight's turn to get really angry at him.
"Witness, your anger's legitimate," She rambled, "I stand by what I said! Every bit of it! You only care for yourself; It's what you do! I cannot apologize BECAUSE IT'S TRUE!"
Eight did her best to yell and threaten him. But Atticus kept calm, yet still at his boiling point with this girl. He then accusingly points at her.
"Then stand, Agent 8. The office. Dawn. Gags. Drawn." Atticus threatened.
"You're on." Eight accepted. She turns away and crosses her arms, and Atticus did the same. Though they still glare at each other. At the same time, they both sing:
"I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant..."
"A dot Eight." Eight starts her own ending sentence.
"A dot Wing." Atticus follows after, with Eight super jumping away as soon as possible.
(Song ends here.)
*very later on...*
The battle has ensued big time. The rangers had plenty of Gags to defeat all the Cogs that Atticus bring forth. After his fail to make them go sad once again, he stood on the podium to begin the jury selection.
The Agents were a big help for both that, and the Cog battle. The rangers intercepted a perfect time to prevent other Cogs from taking the jury seats. So they were already at a huge advantage!
All 12 jury seats were filled in by Toons.
Atticus was more furious than he ever has been. The door to his office opened and he slowly walked along, and the podium goes down upon entering. He turns around to the Toons and Agents, closing his eyes and trying to keep cool. But at this point, it was difficult for him.
His like has been more straining since this period of time. He has been drafted into the criminal law business, the Toons were close to taking down one part of the corporation... and his own son was having to be destroyed and repaired when he tried to stop the Toons himself.
Finally, Atticus opens his eyes, and others can see the anger within him. He stomps his foot so roughly, that part of the floor cracked due to his metal foot.
"I've had enough!" He screamed, "I have worked tirelessly, day and night, to keep this department in order. I cannot stand idly by and watch my efforts crumble before me!"
He stormed into his office, while the rangers were thinking on what to do.
"Look! The Witness Stand-In is getting away!" Eight yelled, pointing above.
"After him!" Four shouted. She and Eight get on the podium, and the rangers follow after. The podium raises them up, and they all run into the office. Atticus couldn't be any more angry even if he wanted to. He places his hand on his forehead, annoyed at this point.
He turns to the Toons and Agents, clenching his fists.
"I'm tired of your antics, Toons," Atticus growled, "You have not only made a mockery of C.O.G.S. Incorporated, but my family as well. It is in such circumstances that I stand resolute to my cause. I cannot apologize for what is to come."
The Agents pull our their favored weapons, while the rangers pull out one of their powerful Gags. Atticus taunts the group and enrages them to attack him.
"En garde, Toons and Agents! Show me this 'power' you claim to have!" He commanded. The rangers get ready to devise a strategy, and the Agents growl as they were close to end Atticus's leadership for the legal department.
And so, the fate for of Toon world ensues.
A/N: And that's all for my second Toontown fanfic ever. I hope you guys enjoyed this random crossover for no reason. But anyway, I'm just gonna head back and make more primary Splatoon stories.
Anyways, Stay Fresh, guys, and cya next time! ;)